Initially, Renault Sandero was positioned on the market as relatively budget cars available to most potential buyers. Analyzing Renault Sandero sales statistics, we can conclude that the most popular due to its performance characteristics There was a model with a 1.4 liter engine.

Advantages

The main advantage and advantage of Renault Sandero is certainly their availability. The platform of another budget representative was taken as a basis trademark Renault model Logan.

Numerous reviews from Renault Sandero owners emphasize the spaciousness of the interior and luggage compartment of this car. Transforming second-row seats allow you to increase the standard luggage compartment up to 1200 liters, which is quite convenient when transporting bulky goods. Salon Sandero is also quite spacious, especially the front. Second generation models, even in basic configuration equipped with many useful additional equipment and accessories.

It should also be noted reliable suspension Renault Sandero. This positive quality For a long time it has been entrenched in almost all representatives of the model range of the French brand Renault and the Sandero model is no exception. Chassis parts have a long service life, however, this indicator largely depends on the operating conditions of the car and other external factors. Despite the fact that many experts note some flaws in the design of both the front and rear suspension, the constituent elements of these vehicle components themselves differ high quality and reliability, and their malfunctions are mainly manifested after the regulated period of use.

The car is quite dynamic. Specifications engines, for example, Sandero with a volume of 1.4 liters, have certain advantages over cars from other manufacturers with the same volume - 1.4, which belong to this segment of vehicles. Gasoline consumption is in the average for similar models, however, as many owners note, one of the advantages of the design of the power unit is that the operation of the air conditioner or other additional devices has practically no effect on its productivity. By the way, the air conditioning system is also quite effective.

Special attention should be paid repair work and maintenance of these vehicles. Most of these activities can be carried out independently, with at least minimal experience in such work. Spare parts, accessories, and other parts are readily available and relatively easy to replace or install.

Minuses

Most of the shortcomings that were inherent Renault Sandero, were eliminated as updated versions and restyling were released. Representatives of the second generation of these popular hatchbacks had a smaller number of various shortcomings, although they were not completely deprived of them.

So, the most frequently mentioned weak point among the owners of these models is the lack of sound insulation of the body. Moreover, this feature applies to both cars of the first generation and the second. Many motorists resort to self-tuning in terms of improving the level of sound insulation.

Representatives of the first Renault generations Sandero have an inconvenient location of the horn button, which the owners of these cars still cannot get used to. It should be noted that the designers took into account negative feedback customers and in the car of the second generation, the activation of the signal occurs in the usual way - by pressing the central part of the steering wheel.

The quality of wheel bearings in the first models also causes criticism from experts. According to statistics, these parts are among the most frequently replaced at service stations.

Also, the weak point of cars that were produced before 2010 can be called crankshaft oil seals, which allowed leakage. Basically, this sore appeared in models with an engine capacity of 1.4 liters.

Summing up, it is worth noting that the malfunctions of the described cars, by the nature of their occurrence or in their frequency, are no different from other cars of the same class. The model is quite reliable and proved to be the best when long-term operation. Most malfunctions can be fixed by hand, which will not greatly affect the budget and will not take much time.

Buying new Renault Stepway must be understood that an economy class car, even if just from the factory, in any case, will require certain improvements and investments. Therefore, those wishing to purchase this car can think about buying a used version. This is quite justified, because. the difference in price will be noticeable, and with the saved money you can make from Stepway reliable car for almost any life occasion, whose quality will surpass even the quality of new specimens from the factory.

Weaknesses Renault Sandero Stepway 2008-2014 release

• Engine;
• transmission;
• Body;
• Chassis;
• Salon.

Let's take a closer look now:

Engine.

On the Renault Stepway are installed low power motors, 16 and 8 valves. The thrust of the first is frankly “not enough”, because. the car is quite heavy, and the motor itself is rather weak. The second engine is better suited for city driving, but significantly increases fuel consumption. For example, in winter in urban conditions, a car can consume up to 12 liters of gasoline.

It is advisable to change the timing belt approximately every 60 thousand km, and the parts of the gas distribution mechanism are changed as a set.

Common problem gasoline engine– wedge thermostat, which leads to engine operation in the wrong temperature regime.

Transmission.

A manual transmission is placed only on an eight-valve engine.

An automatic 4-speed gearbox is not the best choice. RPMs are high at high speeds, which increases fuel consumption. Gears are short, owners complain about frequent switching.

Like any modern automatic machine, the box is one of the most weaknesses Renault Sandero Stepway 2008-2014 It overheats easily and can break at any time. Repairs have to be carried out approximately every 100,000 km.

Opinions about the robot are completely opposite. Someone claims it is the best choice, others advise not to even think about acquiring it. In any case, more reliable manual transmission nothing has been figured out yet.

Structural solution front bumper is such that when driving in snowy conditions, large amounts of snow collect on the grille and under the bumper.

Chassis.

The Sandero Stepway suspension itself is tenacious due to its simplicity. But when choosing this vehicle it is necessary to take into account such a feature of it as light breakdowns into a skid when cornering on a relatively high speeds. This problem due to the ratio of the height of the car to its length. Basically, it's sick. place Renault Sandero Stepway of the first generation, as in the 2nd generation, the drift problem was almost completely solved.

Absence all-wheel drive is also a big minus for a hatchback. Without it, the operation of a car outside the city becomes much more complicated, and even in urban conditions it can be difficult without this function.

A classic sore of a fairly simple and tenacious suspension is shock absorbers, which are extremely sensitive to poor coverage.

The steering rack does not differ in longevity, which is aggravated by the fact that this is treated exclusively by using parts from other cars, or by searching for “native” parts at disassembly.

A significant drawback of the 1st generation Renault Sandero Stepway is its interior. Made of cheap plastic, it does not create a feeling of coziness and comfort at all, and the dullness and fading of the design drive many drivers into depression. The plastic itself is easy to scratch, it is similar in quality to Loganovsky. Interior elements are easily overwritten, to maintain a decent look, it is advisable to put covers on the chairs.

The seats are short and uncomfortable, and the driver's and front passenger's seats are not height adjustable, making it difficult to travel long distances. The armrest does not provide driver comfort, but rather interferes.

Disadvantages Renault Sandero Stepway 1st generation

1. Minimum sound insulation;
2. The instrument panel is illuminated in orange. Many car enthusiasts prefer calmer neutral colors;
3. Although in general the paintwork cannot be called of poor quality, one must be prepared that chips may appear on the thresholds;
4. Small trunk capacity. When unfolding the rear seat, there is enough space, but a long trip with a lot of things will be difficult;
5. Small resource of door seals. At sub-zero temperatures, gum can burst;
6. Strong windage at high speeds;
7. The turn indicator indicates the very fact of the maneuver being made, but does not specify which turn signal is on. A trifle, but this does not suit many motorists;
8. Poor quality carpets. When cleaning, a large amount of pile flies from them, which causes certain inconveniences;
9. The Russian assembly leaves much to be desired;
10. Small amount diesel vehicles, while diesel engines are in many ways superior to gasoline engines in their qualities;
11. Wheels are too soft. You can mash the disc even on a small bump.

All Renault Sandero modifications are equipped with an on-board digital system capable of diagnosing errors and malfunctions in the operation of all nodes with integrated sensors. The first series of the car are equipped with electronic firmware with code 6001, on later models with an on-board computer, firmware code 6002. As for the engine, fuel supply system, ABS, the malfunction indicator is located in the dashboard light panel in the instrument cluster. Decryption of the malfunction of a particular node in this case is not provided.

Diagnosis can be made in two ways: using the on-board self-diagnosis program or an external test device.

Entering diagnostic mode

The self-diagnosis mode is blocked by the program. Before checking, it is necessary to insert the key into the ignition lock. Activation of the diagnostic mode of any Renault Sandero model (except for the Prestige configuration, where it is permanently active) is performed by pressing the pin button on dashboard. Without releasing the button, turn the key to the ignition on position (position "M"). Keep the button pressed for a few seconds until the numbers appear on the dashboard screen. After the information appears, the button should be released. In this case, while the test mode is active, the arrows of the speedometer and tachometer will make a constant movement from the zero position to the extreme points.

Information display

The information is displayed through four consecutive screen images. Changing images is done by a short press on the button.

Instrument testing

You can get more if you want. full information on the status of Renault Sandero systems. The fact is that the appearance of malfunctions is signaled by regular signal lamps on the dashboard. Data on what kind of breakdown takes place is not displayed on the scoreboard. In order to get a complete picture, you need to use a professional tester (adapter, scanner) or a special computer program that is compatible with the Windows package, which can be installed on a laptop. There are also dedicated apps for smartphones and tablets. The main thing is to choose the appropriate type of connecting cable.

As for the scanner, then, as a rule, a certain type of adapter is intended for each car model. Some testers transmit information directly to a computer via Bluetooth.

An external diagnostic device is connected to the electronic Renault system Sandero through a 16-pin OBD-2 connector. It is located in the glove box of the front panel and is closed with a plastic plug.

During testing, the display of the device will not display information about the damage, but the so-called error code.

Basic trouble codes

DF 002 - Throttle potentiometer malfunction.

DF 003 - damage to the temperature sensor of the air massmeter (air meter).

DF 004 - failure of the engine cooling system sensor.

DF 006 - malfunction of the detonation channel.

DF 014 - valve failure of the fuel vapor recovery system.

DF 017 - failure of the crankshaft position control system.

DF 018 - clogged oxygen sensor.

DF 022 - failure of the control unit.

DF 032 - failure of the warning lamp for overheating of the cooling system.

DF 038 - the heater is clogged.

DF 044 - the immobilizer has failed.

DF 061 - ignition modules (coils) I and IV are damaged.

DF 062 - the same II and III.

DF 064 - failure of the speed sensor.

DF 106 - Catalyst damaged.

DF120 - The on-board diagnostics indicator burned out.

DF 253 - there is no full contact between the engine and the "mass".

DF 261 - leakage of the fuel pump relay.

DF 052 - DF 055 - damage to injectors I, II, III and IV, respectively.

A complete list of Renault Sandero error decoding can be found by clicking on this link.

At self repair or replacing damaged parts, the error code will remain in the system memory. Its removal is carried out using the same scanner.

A complete list of Renault Sandero error decoding

P3500 Immobilizer Circuit
P3501 Climate communication error
P3502 Communication error with BVA (cruise)
P3503 Communication error with ABS
P3504 Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit
P3505 Error fuel system
P3506 Cylinder #1 and #4 ignition coil circuit shorted to ground
P3507 Cylinder #2 and #3 ignition coil circuit shorted to ground
P3508 Error Circuit of the ignition coil of cylinders No. 1 and No. 4
P3509 Error Circuit of the ignition coils of cylinders No. 2 and No. 3
P3511 The actuator relay control circuit is shorted to ground
P3515 Circuit solenoid valve adsorber purge closed to +bat
P3517 Warning light circuit onboard system diagnostics
P3518 Coolant temperature warning light circuit shorted to +bat
P3519 Coolant temperature warning light circuit shorted to ground
P3520 Coolant Temperature Alarm Circuit Open
P3521 Coolant temperature warning light circuit
P3522 Control circuit idle move closed to +bat
P3523 Circuit electronic pedal cliff
P3524 Electronic pedal circuit short to +12 volts
P3525 Electronic pedal circuit short to ground
P3526 Electronic pedal circuit malfunction
P3527 Climate control circuit open
P3528 Climate control circuit short to +12 volts
P3529 Climate control circuit short to ground
P3530 Climate control circuit malfunction
3500 Electronic anti-theft engine immobilizer circuit
3501 Climate communication error
3502 Communication error with BVA (cruise)
3503 Communication error with ABS
3504 Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit
3505 Fuel system error
3506 The ignition coil circuit of cylinders No. 1 and No. 4 is shorted to ground
3507 The circuit of the ignition coils of cylinders No. 2 and No. 3 is shorted to ground
3508 Error Circuit of the ignition coil of cylinders No. 1 and No. 4
3509 Error Circuit of the ignition coils of cylinders No. 2 and No. 3
3511 The actuator relay control circuit is shorted to ground
3515 Canister purge solenoid valve circuit closed to +bat
3517 OBD signal lamp circuit
3518 The alarm lamp circuit of the emergency coolant temperature is shorted to + bat
3519 The alarm lamp circuit of the emergency coolant temperature is shorted to ground
3520 The alarm lamp circuit of the emergency coolant temperature is broken
3521 Alarm lamp circuit for emergency coolant temperature
3522 Idle control circuit closed to +bat
3523 Electronic pedal circuit open
3524 Electronic pedal circuit short to +12 volts
3525 Electronic pedal circuit short to ground
3526 Electronic pedal circuit malfunction
3527 Climate control circuit open
3528 Climate control circuit short to +12 volts
3529 Climate control circuit short to ground
3530 Climate control circuit malfunction

Renault Sandero - compact car budget class, produced since 2007, produced in the body five-door hatchback. This car is inexpensive, also does not hit the pocket and maintenance vehicle. Outwardly, the Sandero resembles the Renault Logan, but the hatchback design is more attractive.

For the first time, the French model was presented in Brazil, and a little later it was shown at the Geneva Motor Show. In Romania, Sandero is known under the Dacia brand, in 2009 the car began to be sold in Belarus and Ukraine.

At the end of 2009, the assembly of the hatchback began to be carried out at the Moscow automobile plant "Renault Russia", a car based on the Nissan B platform. There is also a version of the Renault Sandero Stepway, which differs from the standard model in an increased ground clearance(by 20 mm), more impressive wheel arches and roof rails.

Many of the parts installed on the Sandero are borrowed from the Logan, so typical characteristic diseases hatchback adopted from its prototype. In 2012, an updated version of the Sandero Stepway was presented to the world, and debuted at the Paris Motor Show Sandero car second generation.

Body and paintwork

On Renault Sandero, the body is galvanized, the body iron itself is quite strong. These cars rarely rust, mostly corrosion occurs if the car has been in an accident. Paintwork body is not bad, chips first appear on wheel arches, in the area of ​​thresholds.

What are the disadvantages of engines

There are no Sandero powertrains in the line powerful engines, and you can’t count on sportiness here. The most popular is a four-cylinder engine with a volume of 1.4 liters and a power of 72 or 75 Horse power(8 valves).

Also, a 1.6-liter internal combustion engine is installed on the car in two versions:

16-valve - 84 liters. With.;

8-valve - 106 liters. With.

The 1.4 liter engine is somewhat weak, its thrust is not enough for a relatively heavy car. Often this motor runs to the limit, and from the load power unit resource is noticeably reduced. 8-valve ICE 1.6 l also do not differ big power, but for trips around the city it is enough. With a 16-valve engine, the Sandero has enough dynamics, but the car consumes much more fuel.

timing belt on 16-cl. It is recommended to change the internal combustion engine of the K4M model every 60 thousand kilometers, it is better to replace the parts of the gas distribution mechanism with a kit (belt, water pump, tension rollers).

V model range Renault engines Sandero is also present and 1.5 DCI diesel, depending on the modification, its power ranges from 80 to 90 hp. With. Diesel power unit K9K is highly economical and has good traction, but in Russia cars Sanderos with diesel engines are rare.

The petrol engines installed on the Sandero are quite reliable, but they still have some problems. One of the characteristic "diseases"- jamming of the thermostat, with such a defect, the motor may overheat or, conversely, operate in low temperature conditions. Not too long to "live" candles and high voltage wires , they often pierce the mass from dampness.

Sandero gasoline engines have a very good resource, with proper care and careful operation serve for 500 thousand km and more before overhaul.

Weaknesses in the transmission units

Only two types of transmission are installed on the hatchback:

5-speed manual transmission;

4-speed automatic transmission.

The automatic transmission is paired with a 1.6-liter 16-valve engine, the "mechanics" is put together with an 8-valve engine.

mechanical box quite noisy, but at the same time, no defects are detected in it - the gears switch smoothly, without jerks, the speeds do not fly out. Even at engine speeds of three thousand or more, vibration appears on the body, it comes precisely from the manual transmission.

The manufacturer does not provide for an oil change in the “mechanics”, the lubricant should be enough for the entire life of the gearbox. But if the transmission already passed 100 thousand km, it is better to replace the oil in the unit, it will not be worse from this.

Four-speed "automatic machines" are not famous for their special reliability, automatic transmissions are mainly fail due to overheating. Automatic transmission often requires repair on a run of about one hundred thousand kilometers, an oil change in automatic transmission should be produced after 50 thousand km.

Chassis and sores in the suspension

The rear suspension on the Sandero is a beam type, the front is a standard MacPherson strut. The design of the chassis of the car is quite simple, so the suspension elements fail in general infrequently. Spare parts for the car are relatively inexpensive, repairing the chassis is not very difficult.

First on Renault Sandero “surrender” bushings and stabilizer struts, they serve an average of 50-60 thousand km. The rear and front shock absorbers are sensitive to the quality of the road surface, they begin to leak quickly if the car is often used on a bad road. But in any case, the resource of these parts is at least forty thousand kilometers, the original shock absorbers last longer (70-80 thousand km each).

steering rack not too "survivable", the plastic sleeve wears out first. The manufacturer did not provide repair kits for the rack, but parts can be supplied from another car model, for example, from BMW. Before repairing the steering gear, you should check the backlash in the tips and rods, the resource of which is 60-70 thousand km.

Life time front brake pads standard - an average of about 30-40 thousand km. If you lubricate the guides of the front calipers, the pads can last longer, and the life of the parts largely depends on the driving style.

Vehicle interior

The interior of the Renault Sandero is nothing special - the interior looks gray and somewhat dull. But there is enough space inside the car, but the trunk of the car is small (320 liters), although if you expand rear seats, then it becomes quite roomy (1200 l). The plastic interior is not very high quality, but Sandero still belongs to budget class, and therefore you should not expect the best from the interior trim.

What icon dashboard scares the Renault owner the most? Right, check engine. Let's try to figure out why on-board computer fixes an error in the operation of the engine and what to do about it.

Indicator Check and its purpose

The engine icon, Check Engine, which drivers often call "check", normally lights up only when the engine is started - and goes out a few seconds later, after the electronics checks that the systems are ready for operation. Literally, the meaning of the indicator translates as "check the engine."

If the "check" does not go out or lights up while driving with the engine running, it indicates that the engine and its electronic systems There has been a breakdown.

To find out the cause of the problem, you need to connect the Renault on-board computer through a special cable to the computer and carry out diagnostics - reading engine errors.

Why does the check engine light come on?

burning light bulb Check Engine indicates a variety of problems in the operation of the engine. Most often, Renault owners are faced with such problems as:

• poor fuel quality / leaky fuel tank
• fuel pump broken, clogged fuel filter
• insufficient engine oil level
• faulty spark plugs
• lambda sensor failed
• failed mass air flow sensor DMRV
• Exhaust catalytic converter failed

Check Engine caught fire - what to do

As soon as the Renault owner sees a “check” on his dashboard while the car is in motion, he should stop as soon as possible and also listen to the engine.

• If no suspicious sounds are detected, you can begin to inspect the car.
• If at the same time as the Check Engine caught fire, you hear noise, hum, knock and other extraneous sounds under the hood, the engine troits and loses power - stop as soon as possible and call a tow truck. Attempting to continue driving in this case will damage the engine.

In any case, the appearance of the "check" indicator should be taken very carefully. Disconnecting the battery or throwing off the terminal so that the icon goes out and continuing to move is not an option. It is necessary to understand the essence of the problem, replace failed elements and sensors, and not write off everything as "electronic failures".

However, experienced owners can perform a number of diagnostics and even their elimination on their own.

What you need to check if the "check" on Renault caught fire

• It is worth checking first Is the fuel tank cap sealed?. If the "check" caught fire immediately after refueling, poor-quality fuel may be to blame. In this case, you need to completely drain bad gasoline or diesel fuel from the gas tank and refuel with another, high-quality fuel. If the cover is not tightened enough, or cracked, the indicator will light up too.
• Open the hood and inspect the engine for oil stains and damage? Then remove the dipstick and wait until the engine cools down, check oil level, if necessary - add it.
• The main reason why the "check" on gasoline Renaults lights up is failure of the elements of the ECM system- spark plugs, coils, high-voltage wires, sensors - especially DMRV and lambda probe. Therefore, open the hood, carefully inspect the candles, clean the carbon deposits from them, or better, replace them, and the entire set. We wrote about how to independently check the ignition coils for Renault. Special attention should be paid to the insulation of the wiring.
• It is better to entrust the diagnostics of sensors to professionals. Oxygen sensor(the Lambda probe) over time, it becomes covered with oil soot, and cleaning will not help here - the sensor must be changed.
• DMRV"Measures" the amount of air that enters the combustion chamber, helps the engine "prepare" the correct mixture. If it fails, the engine is unstable, troit, rises fuel consumption, "check" lights up - all because of the poor or too rich fuel mixture. A broken mass air flow sensor must be replaced with a new one. And in order for the DMRV to work correctly, do not forget to replace the air filter.
• In diesel Renaults, the Check Engine indicator can report fuel system malfunctions- failure of injectors or their sprayers, breakage or corrosion of high-pressure fuel pump parts. Diagnostics and troubleshooting of Renault high-precision diesel fuel equipment should be entrusted to professionals.
• Also, the "check" may burn due to a failed fuel pump and clogged with deposits fuel filter . To prevent such a problem, never drive with an empty tank, and on diesel Renaults, change the filter before the cold weather annually.
• Finally, the cause of the problem with Check indicator Engine is worth looking in Exhaust catalytic converter failure. The catalyst cleans the exhaust diesel engine, and when he clogs with dirt, the engine power drops, the "check" lights up. The problem is typical for Renault with impressive mileage. The solution is to replace the catalyst, but due to the high cost, car owners simply cut it out and replace it with a flame arrester.

About why the ABS icon appears on the Renault dashboard, we wrote